St. Joseph’s Catholic Church • 1813 Oakdale Road • Modesto, CA 95355

Holy Eucharist Sunday Mass:

Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm Sundays: 7:30am,

9am (Tradi onal La n), 10:30am, 12noon, 1:30pm (Español),

5:30pm & 7:30pm

Daily Mass: 8am & 5:45pm; Saturdays 8am

Tradi onal La n Mass, Fridays at Noon

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration:

Chapel access code available in office Holy Hour in the Church Fridays 6:30pm-7:30pm

Children’s Services: Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)

Sunday Mass 10:30am Adora on & Confessions

First Friday 6:30pm-7:30pm

Sacrament of Reconcilia on: Monday thru Thursday 5-5:30pm

Fridays 6:30pm-7:30pm (Holy Hour) Saturdays 8:30-9:30am & 4-5pm

Homebound please call 551-4973 for a priest to visit you by appointment.

Clergy: Fr. Joseph Illo, Pastor

Fr. Benny Ko arathil , Assoc Pastor Fr. Larry Guerrero, Hospital Chaplain

Rev. Mr. Ken Ochinero, Deacon Rev. Mr. Ernest Ciccarelli, Deacon

January 22nd, 2012 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

A Stewardship ParishA Stewardship ParishA Stewardship Parish

From the Pastor’s Laptop

Our Mission: To Evangelize God's People, beginning with the Gift of the Holy Eucharist

(209) 551-4973 Fax: (209) 551-3213

Visit our website: www.stjmod.com

Today, 39 years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized the direct killing of innocent human persons. The infamous Roe v. Wade decision was a turning point for this nation. We lost our innocence that year. Not only had we given ourselves over to the fornications of the sexual revolution, but in 1973 we declared ourselves willing to destroy any children accidentally conceived by our infidelities. Unlawful sex — any intercourse outside of the marriage covenant — is always violent, and it leads to greater violence. The decay of our social fabric began with the contraceptive pill in the 1940s, but it jolted violently forward with the legalization of abortion in 1973. Roe v. Wade seemed to catch us off-guard in 1973; but America, who has championed the “culture of death” to all the world, also had led the world in prolife activism. I can remember marching down Pennsylvania Avenue as a kid, in January’s bitter cold. We gathered in the snow at the Ellipse near the White House, and then made our way slowly toward the U.S. Capitol. We waved to legislators along the way who peered from their congressional office building windows. Washington’s March for Life has grown every year since 1974. Now hundreds of thousands march from the White House to the Capitol. And now there are marches in all the major cities, most notably in our own beloved San Francisco, where 40,000 walked yesterday. Five busloads came from St. Joseph’s, and another 20 busses from around our Diocese. Now there are pro-life marches in Paris, London and Madrid. Over these 40 years, the sheer numbers and tenacity of this civil rights movement dwarfs past civil

rights movements. Because, indeed, the Pro-life Movement is the civil rights movement of our time. The unborn person is a distinct individual (“if it’s

not a baby, she’s not pregnant”) and has rights. We will not stop marching until these rights are recognized in law. We are well on our way.

March for Life in Washington, nearing the Supreme Court

The Civil Rights of our Time

Our Mass Intentions

Prayer & Interior Life

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Staff Contacts

Readings 01/23-01/29

Sacraments

How can we help? 551-4973 Se Habla Español ........................ Alex x103 Accoun ng............................ Barbara x108 Adult Ed & Bible Studies ....... Michael x203 Altar Servers ...................... Svetlana x200 Audio / Video . ……………………Jeremy x213 Becoming Catholic, RCIA .......... Stacy x211 Buildings & Grounds ................. Susie x201 Bulle n & Website ................ Jeremy x213 Child Ed & Sacraments ........ Debbie x205 Choirs & Cantors ................. Svetlana x200 Events & Ac vi es .................... Susie x201 Faith & Life Magazine ........... Michael x203 Giving to St. Joseph’s ............. Tammy x207 Parish Lending Library ....................... x208 Parish Ministries .................... Tammy x207 Parish Registra on ................. Donna x102 Room Reserva ons................ Rosario x110 Volunteering .......................... Tammy x207 Youth Ministry ....................... Nathan x206

Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Mk 3:22-30,

Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Mk 3:31-35

Wednesday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Mk 16:15-18

Thursday:

2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Mk 4:21-25

Friday: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Mk 4:26-34

12pm La n Mass: II Tim. 4:1-8; Mt. 5:13-19

Saturday:

2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Mk 4:35-41

Sunday: Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95; 1 Cor 7:32-35;

Mk 1:21-28

9am Mass La n Mass: 4th Sunday a er Epiphany

Rom. 13: 8-10; Mt. 8:23-27

ST. JOSEPH’S PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL

Try a Holy Hour with Jesus Once a Week! Please see the schedule outside the Chapel for hours needing a second person. Please contact David & Monica at 527-4920 if you can pick up one of these hours.

Parish Office (Lulu, Donna, Alex, Lauren)

Sunday: 10:00-3:00pm. Monday: 10:00 to 7:30

Tuesday through Thursday 8:30 to 7:30 Closed Wednesday from 11-1pm

Friday 8:30 to Noon Weekend Maintenance 568-7558

“Stewardship: Sharing These Gifts in Love of God and Neighbor” January 22 — Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Throughout history, individuals have answered the personal call they received from the Lord. Jonah was reluctant at first, but followed God’s call to warn the people of Nineveh about the coming doom. As Jesus began His ministry of bringing the Good News to mankind He called Simon and Andrew and James and John. Once called by Jesus they dropped what they were doing and followed the Lord. After spending time listening to Jesus and watching Him, these disciples were ready to continue the work of spreading the Gospel. May our ears be open when Jesus calls and may we respond with the promptness of the fishermen from Galilee.

PRAY TO END ABORTION Please join us to pray the rosary to end abortion. We meet every Tuesday & Wednesday morning around 9:15am in front of the abortion clinic at 2030 Coffee Road, Modesto. Holy Mary Mother of God, Pray for Us.

Sunday, January 22 (Third Sunday on Ordinary Time)

7:30a Gerry Owens 1:30p Mar n Salgado, Carmen Salcedo and Oscar Lopez

9:00a Keith Roy Ho Sang 530p Leona Delos Reyes 10:30a All St. Joseph’s Parishioners 7:30p Dorothy Gurrola 12:00p Sally Zimmerman Monday, January 23 8:00a Paul Fedorowicz and Fr. Joseph O’Hare 5:45p Lucy Phillips and Florence Whitler Tuesday, January 24 8:00a Sylvia De Leon and Pacita Malinao 5:45p Ma hew Bruno and Paul Bonfiglio Wednesday, January 25 8:00a Floren no Galvez and Kathryn Bruna 5:45p Julio Valenzuela and Beatrice Fuge Thursday, January 26

8:00a Lorraine O oboni and Imogene & Quen n Stoeckel 5:45p Thelma Coelho and

Lydia and Vicenta Perello Friday, January 27

8:00a Rosanna Hollander and Jim Cusenza 5:45p Blezelda Yap Aguilar and Alzira Victoria

Saturday, January 28 8:00a Dr. Tyron Wong and Paul Bonfiglio 5:30p St. Joseph’s Memorial Mass Sunday, January 29 (Fourth Sunday on Ordinary Time) 7:30a Myrtle Osberg 1:30p Leobardo Lopez 9:00a Fr. Joseph O’Hare 530p Federico Santos, III 10:30a All St. Joseph’s Parishioners 7:30p Beatrice C. Fuge 12:00p Catalina Cabusas

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This Week Events & Activities Parish Life

Remember a special day or person ~Altar Flower Donation~

Call the Development Office for info. 551-4973, x207

Please remember St. Joseph’s when

planning your estate. Call 551-4973, ext.

207 for information

Scan this image with your smart

phone and go directly to St. Joseph’s

webpage to view upcoming events and latest blogs.

JUVENILE HALL OUTREACH Leather-bound Bibles are greatly needed for the residents of Juvenile Hall. There's always time to change the road you are on if you believe, and reading the bible can turn a life toward the light. Your benevolence will be appreciated. Bibles can be brought to the parish office. Questions, please contact Linda Suhr 209-222-7595.

LIGHT WEIGH LOSE holiday pounds and GAIN a deeper relationship with God. LIGHT WEIGH is a Catholic weight loss/spiritual growth program that has helped many find peace with food. Join us for an information meeting: Tuesday, Feb 7 at 10:30am, repeated at 6:30pm, St Joseph’s parish, JPII Rm 8. 12-week course starts Feb. 21. Questions? Call Ann 522-0697

LIVE STATIONS OF THE CROSS Are you looking for a way to get involved at St. Joseph's? You are invited to be part of the 2012 Live Stations of the Cross. We are looking for youths/

young adult actors and adult volunteers. Please join us for an informational meeting on Tuesday, January 24, from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Youth and

Family Center, JP II building. Contact Francine at 380-6859 for more information.

ONE DAY RETREAT “Rejoice in the Lord Always:”

Discover with Mary the Great Joy of Christians Saturday, February 4, 8am Mass to 4:30pm

The Militia of the Immaculata Villages at St. Joseph’s present a Marian Retreat & beginning preparation for Total Consecration. Speakers

include MI Chaplain Fr. Benny Kottarathil and Fr. Kolbe Missionaries of the Immaculata Ann

O’Donnell, Anna Brizzi and Jillian Cooke. Register after Mass on the Plaza next weekend.

ST. JOSEPH’S FAMILY PROMISE Family Promise wishes to thank all who participated in filling the needs for our recent hosting week of Dec. 18th. We hosted 2 families (3 adults with 3 children). The week went smoothly and ended with a wonderful Christmas party for the families - complete with piano accompanied Christmas carols. This ministry can only exist through the support that you provide in response to our Lord's prompting to serve those less fortunate.

EUCHARISTIC INGATHERING — JANUARY 28 In conjunction with 50th Anniversary Celebration of Stockton Diocese, the Filipino Pastoral Ministry invites everyone to the 6th Annual Diocesan Eucahristic Ingathering of Filipino Catholics & Friends. It will take place here at St.Joseph's at 11am. Most Rev. Bishop Stephen Blaire will be presider & homilist. Procession, fellowship and entertainment follows immediately after in Fr. O'Hare Hall.

Sunday, January 22, 2012

10:00 A Children's Liturgy of the JP6 1:00 P CFC-Youth For Christ JP7

Monday, January 23, 2012 7:00 P Charismatic Prayer Group JP10

Tuesday, January 24, 2012 9:00 A Senior Strength Training JP7 5:30 P ESL Classes JP4 6:00 P Live Stations Practice JP2 6:15 P Legion of Mary JP4 6:30 P Stewardship Committee JP4

7:00 P Charismatic Prayer Group JP7 Wednesday, January 25, 2012

1:30 P Widows and Widowers JP5 5:30 P AA Principle Study Group JP5 5:45 P Al Anon Group JP10 6:30 P Women's Bible Study JP8

Thursday, January 26, 2012 9:00 A Senior Strength Training JP7 6:30 P Rosary Makers JP5 6:30 P Compartiendo la Biblia JP4 6:30 P Men's Group JP10 7:00 P Spanish Young Adults JP2

Friday, January 27, 2012 12:00 P Latin Mass Chur 3:00 P Divine Mercy Prayer Chap

Sunday, January 29, 2012

10:00 A Children's Liturgy of the JP6 1:00 P CFC-Youth For Christ JP7

Parish School of Religion 551-4973, ext. 217

E-mail: psr@stjmod.com

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PSR Office hours:

Monday 3:30-5:30pm Tuesday 3-6:30pm

Wednesday 3:30-5:30pm Thursday 3:30-5:30pm & 7-8:30pm

RCIA Update

Inquiry classes are for people who want to learn more about Catholicism, but aren’t necessarily sure they want to become Catholic. The RCIA process is also for Catholics who have not yet completed their sacraments of Confirmation or Holy Communion. To start the process: call Stacy Phillips at 541-8903 to make an appointment.

We have books, Movies and Audio. Mon. & Thurs. 10:30-2:30 Tues. & Fri. 10:30-12:30

W ed. 9:30-1:30 Mon. 5-7 & Thurs. 4-6pm

The Catholic Library, JPII, room 11

REMINDER During January, PSR children are asked to bring Peanut Butter for St Vincent

DePaul when they come to class. We thank you for your generosity and stewardship!

10 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MATTHEW’S

GOSPEL (Part 2) Neophyte Bible Study

February 6, 7-8:30pm in JP II, Rm 8 If you have gone through the RCIA process and become Catholic anytime in the past 5 years, you are invited to a bible study led by Gary Nelson. Gary will go through the books of the New Testament, starting with the Gospels.

THE BUSY WOMAN’S BIBLE STUDY You still can join women of all ages to seek a closer relationship with Christ through the study of Sacred Scripture. Theme for this session: Staying Motivated in the New Year: Lessons from the Letter of St. James. We will meet Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8pm, JPII Room 8. Bring your own Bible & invite a friend!

LUNCH BIBLE STUDY Join the Bible Study on campus every Thursday at noon in the Vatican

Room. Bring your Bible and enthusiasm! All are welcome!

BIBLE STUDIES

CHANGE IN PSR SCHEDULE: There WILL be classes January 30-February 2.

There will NOT be classes February 6-9.

Retreat: Time to Refocus on God One of the best kept secrets in the Catholic Church are RETREATS.

What is a retreat? A Catholic retreat is a time away from the ordinary demands of daily life to spend time “on vacation” with God and fellow Christians. Traditionally, retreats include talks, prayer, Mass and silent reflection. Often, entire portions of retreats are spent in complete silence to foster a spirit of listening. Some people also like to make unguided retreats simply by staying at a monastery and attending Mass and public prayer and enjoying the rest of the time in silence, alone with God. This may sound uncomfortable if you’ve never done it, but once you get used to the silence you might discover that you are not ever truly alone because God is always there for you.

It can be difficult to understand God’s revelation for each of us individually without a guide. That is the role of a retreat master at a retreat. He or she leads participants in “conferences;” short talks designed to help the participants gain new insights into God’s love for them and discover for themselves His marvelous desires for their lives. On retreat, priests often offer time for spiritual direction to help know God’s wisdom.

It is a good practice to attend a retreat annually, in order to help us to be refreshed by God and refocus on the things that matter most in life: family, prayer, and the life of charity. Retreats improve our relationship with God and with others and helps us make concrete resolutions to deal with daily life that often times can be messy. God has wisdom to help us in 2012. He wants us to know freedom and peace in our homes and have the courage to live the gospel message in our daily lives. Perhaps attending a retreat would make a great New Year’s resolution?

ONE DAY RETREAT “Rejoice in the Lord Always:”

Discover with Mary the Great Joy of Christians Saturday, February 4, 8am Mass to 4:30pm

Sign up after all Masses this weekend.

You also may benefit from retreats like Cursillo, Journey, Marriage Encounter, Retroville, or with an area religious community.

Contact Maria (551-4973, ext. 218, e-mail: mbraun@stjmod.com) for more information and to find the right retreat for you!

Save the Date: Steubenville San Diego

July 27-29 Open to all high school teens, graduating 8th

grade through 12th grade in high school. Guest

speakers and musicians this year include

Ike Ndolo, Fr. Michael Schmitz, Matt Smith, Jackie

Francois and Righteous B!!

More details to come!

“But now, thus says the Lord, who created

you, O Jacob, and formed you, O Israel: Fear not, for I have

redeemed you; I have called you by name:

You are mine.” Isaiah 43:1

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Contact Us! Nathan Steingrebe

C. 209.247.7863 W. 551-4973, ext. 206 Nathan@stjmod.com

Ka e Steffanic W. 551-4973, ext.223

Ksteffanic@stjmod.com

Youth Ministry Upcoming LifeNights:

1/22: Divine Design - Christ established His one Church to continue His presence and His work.

1/29: Kingdom Come - Miracles & the Kingdom of God/ the Gospels of Luke and Matthew.

2/5: No LifeNight - See you at 5:30 p.m. Mass. All high school teens are invited to join us every Sunday

evening from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Bring a friend! See you there!

St. Gianna Beretta Molla (1922-1962) Gianna Molla was born in Magenta (Milan) on October 4, 1922. Already as a youth she willingly accepted the gift of faith and the Christian education that she received from her excellent parents. As a result, she experienced life as a marvelous gift from God, had a strong faith in Providence and was convinced of the necessity and effectiveness of prayer. Through her prayers, and those of others, she reflected

upon her vocation, which she also considered a gift from God. Having chose the vocation of marriage, she embraced it with complete enthusiasm and wholly dedicated herself ‘to forming a truly Christian family’. She gave birth to three beautiful, healthy children and later became pregnant with her fourth. During the second month of pregnancy, she was touched by suffering and the mystery of pain. She had developed a fibroma in her uterus. A few days before the child was due she was ready to give her life in order to save that of her child: “If you must decide between me and the child, do not hesitate. Choose the child-I insist on it. Save him”. On April 21, 1962, Gianna Emanuela was born. Despite all efforts to save both of them, on the morning of April 28, after repeated exclamations of “Jesus, I love you. Jesus, I love you”, the mother died. She was 39 years old.

Saint Gianna Molla, Pray for us! Thank you to all those who attended “Walk for Life”!

2012 LIVE STATIONS OF THE CROSS

We are looking for youth and young adult actors. Please join us for an informational

meeting on Tuesday, January 24, from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Youth and Family Center,

JP II building.

Please contact Francine at 380-6859 for more information.

FOCUS ON LEADERSHIP: Our Plaza Refreshments are being hosted this weekend by our Plaza refreshment volunteers. Please stop by and thank them for their commitment.

New to the Parish? Wondering where to start?? Call the Center for Lay Apostolates

551-4973, ext. 207

Parish Stewardship — a way of life

Center for Lay Apostolates

Legacy Stories

In May, 2009 Bill and Louise Terra (pictured above) suffered the type of loss that all parents most fear: two of their children and two grandchildren perished in an

automobile accident. The pain of that loss is sharp still, but their faith has sustained them. In memory of the

family members they lost, they funded the cost of a baby grand piano for our parish hall to create the type of beautiful music we enjoyed at this year’s Children’s

Christmas Pageant.

We are thankful for Planned

Legacy Gifts of Faith

In Memory

Jason and Jesse Woodson

In Memory Sara and Da-

vid Terra

Next Legacy Luncheon:

May 24

Profiles in Stewardship by Fr. Joseph Illo

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Richard Braun said yes. At a Knights of Columbus meeting a few months back I asked the 60 men seated at our monthly meeting if a Knight would take over our Parish Respect Life Committee. The work of the Committee has been done mostly by the wives of our Knights, and now, I suggested, it was time for a man, a Knight himself, to do it. A “knight,” after all, is dedicated to the defense of women and children, and there is no greater abuse of women and children than legal abortion. So a few days after my invitation, Richard Braun called me on the phone. “Yes. I’ll do it. And I’ll enlist the collaboration of other Knights of Columbus.” Thank you Richard! Among other things, our Respect Life Committee organizes the annual bus trip to the Walk for Life in San Francisco, which just happened yesterday. We send the largest delegation of just about any parish in Northern California. Thanks, Richard, and thanks to all the wives who have done this in the past (Christi, Kathy, Teresa and others) and to the men who also worked on it (Brian, Ed and others).

Richard Braun

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In the Diocese... From our Holy Father in Rome

MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS FOR THE CELEBRATION

OF THE WORLD DAY OF PEACE 1 JANUARY 2012

EDUCATING YOUNG PEOPLE IN JUSTICE AND PEACE (PART I)

The beginning of a new year, God’s gift to humanity, prompts me to extend to all, with great confidence and affection, my heartfelt good wishes that this time now before us may be marked concretely by justice and peace. With what attitude should we look to the New Year? We find a very

beautiful image in Psalm 130. The Psalmist says that people of faith wait for the Lord “more than those who watch for the morning” (v. 6); they wait for him with firm hope because they know that he will bring light, mercy, salvation. This waiting was born of the experience of the Chosen People, who realized that God taught them to look at the world in its truth and not to be overwhelmed by tribulation. I invite you to look to 2012 with this attitude of confident trust. It is true that the year now ending has been marked by a rising sense of

frustration at the crisis looming over society, the world of labour and the economy, a crisis whose roots are primarily cultural and anthropological. It seems as if a shadow has fallen over our time, preventing us from clearly seeing the light of day. In this shadow, however, human hearts continue to wait for the dawn of which the Psalmist speaks. Because this expectation is particularly powerful and evident in young people, my thoughts turn to them and to the contribution which they can and must make to society. I would like therefore to devote this message for the XLV World Day of Peace to the theme of education: “Educating Young People in Justice and Peace”, in the conviction that the young, with their enthusiasm and idealism, can offer new hope to the world. My Message is also addressed to parents, families and all those involved in the area of education and formation, as well as to leaders in the various spheres of religious, social, political, economic and cultural life and in the media. Attentiveness to young people and their concerns, the ability to listen to them and appreciate them, is not merely something expedient; it represents a primary duty for society as a whole, for the sake of building a future of justice and peace. It is a matter of communicating to young people an appreciation for the positive value of life and of awakening in them a desire to spend their lives in the service of the Good. This is a task which engages each of us personally. The concerns expressed in recent times by many young people around the world demonstrate that they desire to look to the future with solid hope. At the present time, they are experiencing apprehension about many things: they want to receive an education which prepares them more fully to deal with the real world, they see how difficult it is to form a family and to find stable employment; they wonder if they can really contribute to political, cultural and economic life in order to build a society with a more human and fraternal face. It is important that this unease and its underlying idealism receive due attention at every level of society. The Church looks to young people with hope and confidence; she encourages them to seek truth, to defend the common good, to be open to the world around them and willing to see “new things” (Is 42:9; 48:6).

RUSSIA SISTER PARISH PROJECT

Our Russia Sister Parish committee is distributing free SHARES cards to help the mission parishes in Vladivostok, Russia. Present the card every time you shop at Save Mart, Lucky, Food Maxx and Smart Foods. The mission will earn up to 3% of your grocery sales! It costs you nothing! Contact Jim Emerson at (209)496-1542 or daughterciti@sbcglobal.net to get your free cards! You may also pick one up in the vestibule, outside the chapel.

EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and with One

Another June 8-19

($3,938 land & air)

Congress events plus sightseeing in Ireland. For more information and reservations, please contact : Judy Casiano at (209)551-6402 or jsc888@sbcglobal.net

MODESTO PREGNANCY CENTER JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Modesto Pregnancy Center is accepting applications for a Development Coordinator. Responsibilities include oversight of fund raising activities, developing relationships with churches and pursing avenues of revenue through local entities. For a complete job description contact mpc@modestopc.org or call 550-5923.

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Por Fr. Joseph Illo

Hoy hace 39 años, la Corte Suprema legalizó el asesinato de inocentes personas humanas. La infame decisión de Roe contra Wade fue un punto decisivo para esta nación. En aquel año perdimos nuestra inocencia. No solamente nos dimos a la fornicación de la revolución sexual, pero en 1973 nos declaramos estar dispuestos a destruir cualquier niño concebido accidentalmente a raíz de nuestras infidelidades. El sexo ilegal– cualquier coito fuera de la alianza matrimonial– es siempre violento y conduce a una mayor violencia. La decadencia de nuestra sociedad comenzó con la píldora anticonceptiva en los años 1940, pero llegó al foro violentamente con la legalización del aborto en 1973. Parece que la decisión de Roe contra Wade nos tomo fuera de guardia en 1973; pero América que ha ganado en llevar “la cultura de la muerte” a todo el mundo, también ha traído el activismo por la vida. Puedo acordarme marchando por la Avenida Pennsylvania durante el invierno cruel de enero, cuando era solo un niño. Nos reuníamos en la nieve en el elipse, cerca de la Casa Blanca y luego seguíamos despacio hasta el Capitolio. Saludábamos a los legisladores que se asomaban desde las ventanas de sus oficinas del edificio del Congreso, mientras seguíamos caminando. La Marcha por la Vida de Washington ha crecido cada año desde el año 1974. Ahora cientos de miles marchan por todas las ciudades principales, una de las mas notables es nuestro querido San Francisco, donde

40,000 personas caminaron ayer. Cinco buses llenos, fueron desde St. Joseph y otros 20 buses del

resto de la Diócesis. También hay otras marchas en Paris, Londres y Madrid. Durante estos cuarenta años, el numero y la tenacidad de este movimiento por los derechos civiles ha hecho pequeños todos los movimientos por los derechos civiles del pasado, ya que el Movimiento Por la Vida es el movimiento por los derechos civiles de nuestro tiempo. La persona sin nacer es un individuo distinto (“si no es un bebe, ella no se encuentra embarazada”) y tiene derechos. No pararemos de marchar hasta que estos derechos sean reconocidos por la ley. Ya estamos en camino.

Richard Braun dijo sí. Hace unos meses en una junta de los Caballeros de Colón, le pregunté a 60 hombres sentados en nuestra junta mensual si un Caballero se haría cargo de nuestro Comité Parroquial del Respeta a la Vida. El trabajo del comité lo han estado haciendo las esposas de nuestros Caballeros, y ahora, sugerí yo, es tiempo de que un hombre se haga cargo, uno de los Caballeros. Después de todo, un “Caballero” se dedica a la defensa de las mujeres y los niños, y no hay otro abuso más grande a la mujer y los niños que la legalización del aborto. Así que unos días después de mi invitación, Richard Braun me llamó por teléfono. “Sí. Yo lo haré. Y enlistaré a otros Caballeros de Colón para que colaboren.” ¡Gracias Richard! Entre otras cosas, nuestro Comité del Respeto a al Vida organiza el viaje anual en autobús a la Caminata por la Vida en San Francisco, la cual acaba de pasar ayer. Nosotros mandamos la delegación más grande de casi todas las parroquias del Norte de California. Gracias, Richard, y gracias a todas las esposas que han estado a cargo en el pasado (Christi, Kathy, Teresa, y las demás) y los hombres que también han trabajado (Brian, Ed, y los demás).

¡Bole n Parroquial en Español! DEL LAPTOP DEL PÁRROCO, Padre Joseph Illo

Richard M. Braun

Marcha por la Vida en Washington, cerca a la Corte Suprema

MENSAJE DE SU SANTIDAD PARA LA CELEBRACIÓN DE LA JORNADA MUNDIAL DE LA PAZ

1 DE ENERO DE 2012 EDUCAR A LOS JÓVENES EN LA JUSTICIA Y LA PAZ (PARTE I)

El comienzo de un Año nuevo, don de Dios a la humanidad, es una invitación a desear a todos, con mucha confianza y afecto, que este tiempo que tenemos por delante esté marcado por la justicia y la paz. ¿Con qué actitud debemos mirar el nuevo año? En el salmo 130 encontramos

una imagen muy bella. El salmista dice que el hombre de fe aguarda al Señor «más que el centinela la aurora» (v. 6), lo aguarda con una sólida esperanza, porque sabe que traerá luz, misericordia, salvación. Esta espera nace de la experiencia del pueblo elegido, el cual reconoce que Dios lo ha educado para mirar el mundo en su verdad y a no dejarse abatir por las tribulaciones. Os invito a abrir el año 2012 con dicha actitud de confianza. Es verdad que en el año que termina ha aumentado el sentimiento de frustración por la crisis que agobia a

la sociedad, al mundo del trabajo y la economía; una crisis cuyas raíces son sobre todo culturales y antropológicas. Parece como si un manto de oscuridad hubiera descendido sobre nuestro tiempo y no dejara ver con claridad la luz del día. En esta oscuridad, sin embargo, el corazón del hombre no cesa de esperar la aurora de la que habla el salmista. Se percibe de manera especialmente viva y visible en los jóvenes, y por esa razón me dirijo a ellos teniendo en cuenta la aportación que pueden y deben ofrecer a la sociedad. Así pues, quisiera presentar el Mensaje para la XLV Jornada Mundial de la Paz en una perspectiva educativa: «Educar a los jóvenes en la justicia y la paz», convencido de que ellos, con su entusiasmo y su impulso hacia los ideales, pueden ofrecer al mundo una nueva esperanza. Mi mensaje se dirige también a los padres, las familias y a todos los estamentos educativos y formativos, así como a los responsables en los distintos ámbitos de la vida religiosa, social, política, económica, cultural y de la comunicación. Prestar atención al mundo juvenil, saber escucharlo y valorarlo, no es sólo una oportunidad, sino un deber primario de toda la sociedad, para la construcción de un futuro de justicia y de paz. Se ha de transmitir a los jóvenes el aprecio por el valor positivo de la vida, suscitando en ellos el deseo de gastarla al servicio del bien. Éste es un deber en el que todos estamos comprometidos en primera persona. Las preocupaciones manifestadas en estos últimos tiempos por muchos jóvenes en diversas regiones del mundo expresan el deseo de mirar con fundada esperanza el futuro. En la actualidad, muchos son los aspectos que les preocupan: el deseo de recibir una formación que los prepare con más profundidad a afrontar la realidad, la dificultad de formar una familia y encontrar un puesto estable de trabajo, la capacidad efectiva de contribuir al mundo de la política, de la cultura y de la economía, para edificar una sociedad con un rostro más humano y solidario. Es importante que estos fermentos, y el impulso idealista que contienen, encuentren la justa atención en todos los sectores de la sociedad. La Iglesia mira a los jóvenes con esperanza, confía en ellos y los anima a buscar la verdad, a defender el bien común, a tener una perspectiva abierta sobre el mundo y ojos capaces de ver «cosas nuevas» (Is 42,9; 48,6).

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